Women’s Denim Design Director

Job Summary:

• Work in conjunction with Design team leads (Across RTW and Miramar) to set creative vision for women’s denim, aligned with rag & bone’s overall brand aesthetic and go-to-market strategy
• Conceptualize and lead core fit/block development end-to-end: create silhouette architecture, and lead fit sessions based on style relevance, fabrications, etc..
• Direct wash development and finishing, partnering closely with mills and laundries to create signature, differentiated treatments
• Manage and mentor a design team fostering a collaborative, innovative and creative culture
• Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, production, sourcing, and commercial teams to ensure design vision translates into all washes and fabrications and is commercially viable
• Travel internationally to mills, factories, and trade shows (Kingpins, etc.) to source fabric innovation and stay ahead of global denim trends
• Build and maintain relationships with premium denim mills (Japan, Italy, Turkey, US) to secure exclusive or differentiated fabrication

Requirements

• 10+ years of denim design experience, with at least 5 years in a design leadership role owning a women’s denim category
• Deep technical expertise in fits fabrics, and wash/finishing processes
• A strong personal point of view balanced with commercial instinct
• Experience building relationships directly with mills and laundries; existing relationships with premium global mills (Japan, Italy, Turkey) a strong plus
• Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Global perspective — prior experience with a global denim brand is a plus, as is experience within American premium/contemporary denim
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)

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